Universally mountable modular data and power network

ABSTRACT

Described may be a modular network communication system for use in a foundational structure, for the inclusion of new foundational structure construction, or configured for mobility between different foundational structures. The network communication system may be configured to support a broad array of network-related communications. The foundational structure&#39;s modular network communication system may have a controller, a power connection point, a communication protocol, and may include one or more than one network node. The controller unit may have processing circuitry and may be configured to utilize a communication protocol for controlling the foundational structure&#39;s information flow of the modular network communication system. Additionally, the controller may be further configured to communicate with at least one, but also more than one network-connected device which may or may not be connected to the internet.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/911,884 filed Oct. 7, 2019, the contents of which are incorporated bythis reference in their entireties for all purposes as if fully setforth herein.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The disclosure herein relates generally to modular nodes and housingtherein which is universally mountable. More particularly, thedisclosure relates to devices and apparatuses to facilitate thedeployment of a modular data and power network system, beingintegratable with any smart network, which may perform a wide variety ofsmart structure functions and to better enable any given constructed andfoundational structure equipped with said smart functions the fullability to provide any internet and/or network-connected device asingular avenue of connectivity.

BACKGROUND

Use of household, industrial, or commercial technologies such assecurity systems, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) control,Wi-Fi, and other technologies that send, receive, aggregate and processdata presently requires each of these technologies to be installedseparately, often utilizing incompatible network architecture orotherwise requires additional complexity and/or devices to send,receive, aggregate and process. In particular, with the advent of the‘smart home’ or ‘smart workspace’ concept, these otherwise independenttechnologies are increasingly being required to interconnect, for whichpresently there is no uniformity in design, data architecture, orfunction, and which leads to multiple networks for each type of deviceand/or data that is being collected within a single network for a givenstructure. All smart home or work functionality, whether independent orinterconnected, requires data input, aggregation, processing, andoutput, increasingly from multiple devices and technologies to providethe result(s) desired by the user.

Further, the space available for each of these devices and/or functionsthat are being utilized, grows increasingly scarce in a givenenvironment, and connecting each of these devices, if independent,results in significant data, power, and other connections from thedevice to a centralized location, or locations. This further negativelyimpacts the functionality of each device, if independent, in that theoptimum location for the functionality of such a device may be limitedand/or compromised based on the location available. Such spacerequirements, as new technologies and devices are made available, oftenresult in complexity, confusion, selection of the less-than-optimallocation of such device(s), and further requires multiple secondarylocations to aggregate the data generated by such devices, which thenrequires processing to render any of the data generated usable for agiven smart home or office function.

What is needed is a platform in which technologies do not need to beinstalled in separate locales, thus freeing up network architecture andusable space in a given environment. Moreover, said platform should bemade simple, widely compatible with other devices, and otherwise doesnot require additional complexity from devices to send, receive,aggregate, and process data. Such a platform should seamlessly integratewith current and future smart home and smart workspace concepts andprovide interconnectivity and uniformity in design and function.Further, said platform should occupy as little space as possible foreach of these devices and/or functions utilized and not impact thealready increasingly scarce physical space available to technology,devices, and the technology arising from the many devices. Finally, whatspace is utilized for the platform should be an optimal location suchthat the technology provided by the platform will provide the greatestefficacy for the smallest space cost.

SUMMARY

Herein described may be a modular network communication system foreither the installation into a built foundational structure, for theincluding of new foundational structure construction, or configured formobility between different foundational structures. The networkcommunication system may be configured to support a broad array ofnetwork-related communications of the foundational structure. Thefoundational structure's modular network communication system may have acontroller, a power connection point, a communication protocol, anoptional user interface supporting a user experience, may employ amachine learning algorithm, and may include one or more than one networknode. The controller unit may have processing circuitry and may beconfigured to utilize a communication protocol for controlling thefoundational structure's information flow of the modular networkcommunication system. Additionally, the controller may be furtherconfigured to communicate with at least one, but also more than onenetwork node and at least one, but also more than one network-connecteddevice which may or may not be connected to the internet. The userinterface supporting a user experience may be separately installed bydownstream manufactures when the said manufacturers are installing thesupported downstream functionality or may be installed into thecontroller processing circuitry.

The network nodes may be configured to communicate with the controlleras well and may have additional processing circuitry. The nodeprocessing circuitry may be configured to additionally utilize thecommunication protocol to send and receive data from the controller unitand may be configured to support the modular network communicationsystem from any location of the foundational structure. The networknodes may also be configured to communicate with a network-connecteddevice. The node may have a node housing or a module housing. The nodehousing may also have a node power connection point and a datacommunication connection. The node power connection point and the dataconnection point may share the same physical architecture due to thenature of modern electronics or may share separate architecturedepending on the needs of an end consumer or manufacturer. Further, thenode housing may be configured for installation at any location of thefoundational structure. The controller may be housed by a controllerunit housing. The controller unit housing may further have the powerconnection point configured to connect to a power source, the datacommunication connection for the sending and receiving of information.The controller unit housing may be configured for installation at anylocalized point of the foundational structure.

Further described may be a modular network communication system that mayutilize a module bay assemblage which may have one or more than onemodule bay, a controller, a power connection point, and a dataconnection point. The module bay may be configured to reversibly receivea module. The bay may have guides which may aid in the proper alignmentof the modules during removal or replacement of the module.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing and other features of the present disclosure will becomemore fully apparent from the following description, taken in conjunctionwith the accompanying drawings. Understanding that these drawings depictonly several embodiments in accordance with the disclosure and are notto be considered limiting of its scope, the disclosure will be describedwith additional specificity and detail through the use of accompanyingdrawings. Accordingly, further advantages of the present disclosure maybecome apparent to those skilled in the art with the benefit of thefollowing detailed description of the preferred embodiments and uponreference to the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of a modularnetwork communication system for use in the application and support ofsmart home features and functions;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of amountable hub configured such that installation may be permanent andinternal to a wall;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of amountable hub configured such that installation may be temporary andexternal to a wall;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of amountable hub configured such that installation may be temporary, as akit, and external to a wall;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment illustratinga module bay insert configurable to integrate with various othermodules;

FIG. 6 is a perspective broken sectional view of one non-limitingembodiment illustrating a module bay insert configurable to integratewith various other modules;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment illustratinga module bay insert configurable to integrate with various moduleswherein connection ports are illustrated; and,

FIG. 8 is a sectional side view of one non-limiting embodimentillustrating a module insertion into a bay of a module bay insert;

FIG. 9 is a sectional side view of one non-limiting embodimentillustrating a module inserted into a bay of a module bay insert;

FIG. 10 is a perspective environmental view illustrating onenon-limiting embodiment of a modular network communication system foruse in the application and support of smart home features and functions;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of amodular network communication system for use in the application andsupport of smart home features and functions;

FIG. 12 is a backside perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment ofa modular network communication system for use in the application andsupport of smart home features and functions;

FIG. 13 is an exploded view of one non-limiting embodiment of a modularnetwork communication system for use in the application and support ofsmart home features and functions;

FIG. 14 is a broken view of one non-limiting embodiment of one moduleillustrating broad versatility of a module;

FIG. 15 is a cross-section view of one non-limiting embodiment of onemodule illustrating one potential connection mode;

FIG. 16 is a cross-section view of one non-limiting embodiment of onemodule illustrating one potentially connected module; and,

FIG. 17 is a perspective environmental view illustrating onenon-limiting embodiment of a modular network communication system foruse in the application and support of smart home features and functions.

DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIOUS DISCLOSED EMBODIMENTS

Embodiments of systems, components, and methods of assembly andmanufacture will now be described with reference to the accompanyingfigures. Although several embodiments, examples, and illustrations aredisclosed below, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in theart that the embodiments described herein extend beyond the specificallydisclosed configurations, examples, and illustrations, and can includeother users of the disclosure and obvious modifications and equivalentsthereof. The terminology used in the descriptions presented herein isnot intended to be interpreted in any limited or restrictive mannersimply because it is being used in conjunction with a detaileddescription of certain specific embodiments of the disclosure. Inaddition, embodiments of the disclosure can comprise several novelfeatures and no single feature is solely responsible for its desirableattributes or is essential to practicing any one of the severalembodiments herein described.

Certain terminology may be used in the following description for thepurpose of reference only, and thus are not intended to be limiting. Forexample, terms such as “above” and “below” refer to directions in thedrawings to which reference is made. Terms such as “front,” “back,”“left,” “right,” “rear,” “top,” “bottom” and “side” describe theorientation and/or location of portions of the components or elementswithin a consistent but arbitrary frame of reference which is made clearby reference to the text and the associated drawings describing thecomponents or elements under discussion. Moreover, terms such as“first,” “second,” “third,” and so on may be used to describe separatecomponents. Such terminology may include the words specially mentionedabove, derivatives thereof, and words of similar import.

Referring to the drawings, like reference numerals designate identicalor corresponding features throughout the several views. Described hereinare certain non-limiting embodiments of a modular network communicationsystem 100 for use in the application and support of smart home featuresand functions therein.

FIGS. 1, 11, and 12 illustrate differing potential embodiments of amodular network communication system 100 as configured to accept variouscomponents to be selected by an end-user or installer prior to, orsubsequent of, installation. Illustrated in FIG. 1 are bays 102 for aplurality of potential devices or components. Bays 102 may becontemplated to operate with a wide variety of modules 104. Modules 104may be any number of potential sensors, data relay centers, variousaudio and video equipment, microphones, cameras, smoke detectors, motiondetectors, temperature sensors, noise/sound monitors, any combination ofthe same, or any other technology which may arise in the future as theinternet of things (IoT) progresses and unforeseen features becomeapparent. Moreover, the term modules 104 and nodes 104 may beinterchangeable herein, and reference number 104 shall refer to boththroughout. The modules 104 may be prefabricated and purchased off theshelf such that incorporation into bays 102 is as simple as pluggingmodules 104 into the bays 102 as indicated in FIGS. 1 and 6, or themodule may be modified for compatibility with bays 102 to meet variousand unpredictable end-user demands.

FIG. 11 illustrates the modular network communication system 100 as itmay appear with all the bays 102 filled, thus the bays 102 are notillustrated in FIG. 11. FIG. 12 may be a backside view of FIG. 11. FIG.1 illustrates that a register 106 may be prefabricated such that theregister 106 may overlap 108 the modular network communication system100 and provide a finished appearance. Additionally, the overlap 108 maybe in the reverse of the illustration of FIG. 1 as illustrated in FIG.4, wherein the modular network communication system 100 may rest on topof the register 106 when finally installed and thus represents anadditional embodiment. The register 106 may be constructed of a widevariety of metals such as aluminum, tin, or other lightweight metals, orof a number of plastics commonly used in the industry of registermanufacturing. Such register 106 and modular network communicationsystem 100 may be provided and/or sold as a kit 200 to an end consumer.In such a configuration as illustrated in FIG. 1, wherein the register106 has the overlap 108, the register 106 and the modular networkcommunication system 100 are contemplated as a ready to install kit 200.Alternatively, the modular network communication system 100 may mountunder, or on top of, an industry-standard register 300 (as shown in FIG.10) without consideration for a finished appearance, and not provided tomarket as a kit 200. In such an embodiment only the modular networkcommunication system 100 would need to be sold, and the end-user mayinstall the modular network communication system 100 at any location ina household, apartment space, or commercial space without considerationfor the location of an existing HVAC register. The kit 200 may beprovided to an end-user as illustrated in FIG. 1 or separately asindividual parts.

Still referring to FIG. 1, shown are guides 110 located internal to thebays 102. Guides 110 may be to the top of the bays 102 and to the bottomof the bays 102. Guides 110 may aid in aligning the modules 104appropriately for internal insertion to the bays such that further dataand power connections may be completed, such connections are discussedin greater detail later in this disclosure. Additionally shown areregister fasteners 112, a power indicator 114, and a data indicator 116.The power indicator 114 and data indicator 116 may be located to theface of a controller 118. The controller 118 may process data, mayprovide power to the other modules 104, and may generally regulate dataand power to the various modules 104 located internal to the bays 102.Additionally, the controller 118 may be Wi-Fi capable and act as a Wi-Fihub for internal living spaces. It is further contemplated that thecontroller 118 may utilize alternative methods of wireless communicationeither in combination Wi-Fi or alone. By way of example those additionalwireless communication modes may include, Bluetooth, Near FieldCommunication, and any other current or future technologies not yetdeveloped. The register fasteners 112 may be of any number of fastenerscommonly used to secure to items together, by way of example, screws,bolts, clips, or any other variety of reversible fastener types. Furtherillustrated are an air shield 120 and insulation 122. Air shield 120 andinsulation 122 may work to prevent large swings in heating and coolingfrom occurring to the bays 102, to the modules 104, and to any sensorsand/or detectors of the modules 104, when the modular networkcommunication system 100 is installed in proximity to a register 106.Air shield 120 may be detachable from the modular network communicationsystem 100 depending on any particular installation configuration.

Illustrated in FIG. 1 is one particular embodiment of the modularnetwork communication system 100 and is shown installed under a Heating,Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) register 106. As eluded toabove, it is contemplated that the modular network communication system100 may be installed without consideration for the location of the HVACregister 106 as is illustrated in FIG. 11. Such installation would freethe modular network communication system 100 to be installed in an areabest suited for the end-users' desired goals. Moreover, and based on theintended goal of the end consumer, the modular network communicationsystem 100 is contemplated to be installed in all possibleconfigurations, i.e., the modular network communication system 100 maybe installed upside down from the illustration of FIG. 1 wherein thecontroller 118 is to the left side, the modular network communicationsystem 100 may be installed above the register 106, and the modularnetwork communication system 100 may be installed to any side of theregister 106. FIG. 11 additionally illustrates an embodiment wherein thecontroller 118 may be mounted to the underside of a mountable hub 124.Also contemplated is that the modular network communication system 100may be of a wide variety of contemplated shapes, with each individualbay 102, module 104, or other component being configured to match anyparticular overall shape of the modular network communication system100. Such variation in geometric configurations may be based largely inthe stylistic desires of the end consumer, by way of example, themodular network communication system 100 may be configured to generallylook like a wall-mountable analog timekeeper. In such a configuration,the modular network communication system 100 would blend into thesurrounding room and may be more aesthetically pleasing. Accordingly, amounting flange 126 as illustrated in FIG. 11 would be shaped to matchsaid configuration.

As is repeatedly addressed in this disclosure, the modular networkcommunication system 100 is modular and configured for a wide variety ofpotential installation modes. Accordingly, the modular networkcommunication system 100 may have modular components as illustrated inFIG. 2 which may aid and speed the installation process. Shown, as inFIG. 11, is the mountable hub 124. The mountable hub may be contemplatedfor installation onto a wall, internal to a wall, in adjacent to an HVACregister 106 (as shown in FIG. 1), or not in proximity to a register 106(as shown in FIG. 1). The particular embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2 isconfigured for installation into a wall, wherein removal of drywall orother wall material is required for installation and would be consideredpermanently installed. This is contrasted with FIG. 3 wherein themountable hub may be configured for installation onto a wall, and noremoval of wall material would be required and is thus consideredtemporary. End-users of the modular network communication system 100 (asshown in FIG. 1), wherein the installation is permanent, may be thosewho would be home or property owners. End-users of the modular networkcommunication system 100 (as shown in FIG. 7), wherein installation istemporary, may be those who rent apartments or other property, includingcommercial property.

Referring to FIG. 2, in addition to previously indicated referencenumbers, may further illustrate in addition to the mountable hub 124with air shield 120 is a mounting flange 126, a mounting aperture 128, afirst port 130, and a second port 131. The mounting flange 126 may belocated to the top and bottom, or either side, of the mountable hub 124such that installation may be omnidirectional. Further, the mountingapertures 128 may be in plurality. The first port 130 and second port131 are illustrated as being on opposing ends of the mountable hub 124such that the modules 104 (shown in FIG. 1) may be accessible fromeither end thus enabling omnidirectional installation options.Additional ports may be contemplated for further mountingconfigurations.

Referring to FIG. 3, in addition to previously indicated referencenumbers, illustrated are all the same components as in FIG. 2 with theaddition of showing a better view of the insulation 122. Insulation 122may aid in preventing the internal components of the modular networkcommunication system 100 from becoming too hot or too cold, therebypreventing foreseeable damage and/or spurious readings of any sensorslocated to any modules 104 from occurring when mounting occurs adjacentby a register 106 or industry-standard register 300 (shown in FIG. 10).FIG. 3, as indicated above, shows a configuration wherein installationof the mountable hub 124 may occur on a wall, and per this particularconfiguration, the air shield 120 is not shown and thus FIG. 3 maycorrespond to a configuration wherein the air shield 120 is detached.

Referring now to FIG. 4, in addition to previously indicated referencenumbers, shown is an alternative installation pattern from FIG. 1.Illustrated in FIG. 4 is an embodiment which represents the discussedconfiguration of FIG. 3. Notably, the mountable hub 124 illustrated inFIG. 4 shows how the mounting flange 126 may align with the register 106prior to fastening the register 106 and mountable hub 124 together. Themounting flange 126 may support the weight of the modular networkcommunication system 100 as fully installed with various modules 104.Further, the air shield 120 is shown in FIG. 4 as being in an attachedconfiguration. It is contemplated that not all installationconfigurations wherein the mountable hub 124 wall mounts external to thewall would require the prior removal of the air shield 120. The airshield 120 may comfortably fit in the air duct itself; however, as maybe required by an end-users specific HVAC duct system, the air shield120 may be configured to be detachable.

Still referring to FIG. 4, additionally shown is an insert chamber 132,a register fastener aperture 134, and an overlap recess 136. The insertchamber 132 may be designed to accept a module bay assemblage 138 (shownin FIG. 5). The register fastener aperture 134 in some preferredembodiments may align with mounting apertures 128 such that the registerfasteners 112 (not shown) may pass through the mountable hub 124 and theregister 106 for a reversibly fastened configuration. Where a kit 200 iscontemplated, the mounting apertures 128 and the register fasteneraperture 134 may align. However, the mounting apertures 128 and theregister fastener aperture 134 do not need to align, and a hole may bedrilled by an end-user where alignment does not occur by use of, forexample only, a self-taping screw, a self-threading screw, nut and bolt,or other commonly used fastening mechanisms. The overlap recess 136 inFIG. 4 may be contrasted with that of FIG. 1 in that the overlap 108 (asshown in FIG. 1) may occur in the reverse of the illustration of FIG. 1.Accordingly, the kit 200 may include a register 106 which may beinstalled bi-directionally, and would, therefore, have no face or backas either planer side may function as a face or back of the register106.

Turning now to FIGS. 5 and 13, in addition to previously indicatedreference numbers, shown are exploded views of different embodiments ofthe modular network communication system 100. FIG. 5 illustrates amodule bay assemblage 138 for insertion into a mountable hub 124 (asshown in FIG. 1), while FIG. 13 illustrates the insertion of a modules104 directly into the mountable hub 124 therein skipping the use of themodule bay assemblage 138. As shown in FIG. 5, the module bay assemblage138 may be retained in the mountable hub 124 by way of frictionalforces; however, other methods of retention are contemplated, forexample, screws, clips, or elastically biased members such as springs.Relevant portions of the module bay assemblage 138 include thepreviously noted insertable modules 104, the guides 110, the powerindicator 114, and the data indicator 116. The power indicator 114 andthe data indicator 116 are located to the face of the controller 118.Additional portions of the controller 118 include the Ethernet port 140and the power connection point 142. It is further contemplated that theEthernet port 140 may likewise provide power as a power over Ethernetconfiguration but is not required to do so as the power connection point142 may further support additional power and data transmission needs.Ethernet port 140 and power connection point 142 are contemplated to bea wide variety of other types of ports, by way of non-limiting exampleonly; Cat5 ethernet cable, RJ45 ethernet cable, phone RJ11 cable, eSATAcables, and/or data cables, and it should be understood that thisdisclosure does not unduly limit contemplated connectors or ports.

Further illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 13 are differing embodiments showingthe installation of module 104 into the module bay assemblage 138, or asin the case of FIG. 13, directly into the mountable hub 124. Shown tothe top of module 104 are a plurality of guide slots 144 which alignwith guides 110 to ensure that the modules 104 are properly aligned withthe bays 102. Upon complete insertion of the modules 104 into the bays102, a retention clip 146 may engage with the module bay assemblage 138,or the mountable hub 124, such that the modules 104 may be preventedfrom falling out or otherwise becoming disconnected with the modularnetwork communication system 100 or the module bay assemblage 138 andthe modular network communication system 100 (as shown in FIG. 1) as awhole. Further, in some other embodiments, the retention clip 146 may beof alternate retention means and may encompass a wide variety offasteners, for example, screws, latches, different clips, or otherelastically biased members such as springs. Additionally, it iscontemplated that an end-user may not use every available bay 102 andmay leave some empty, thus, in an effort to maintain cleanliness andintegrity of an individual bay 102, a module cover 148 may be configuredfor detachable blocking of a bay 102 when not in use. The module cover148 may also be used, instead of as a cover for an empty bay, as a coverof an active modules 104 and may indicate the functionality of any onegiven modules 104 as is illustrated in FIG. 13. The module cover 148 mayhave guide slots 144, retention clip 146, and an insertion wall 150which may maintain the inserted module cover 148 in place by frictionalforces in addition to the retention clip 146. The insertion wall 150 maynot be required as the module cover 148 may flush mount in someembodiments.

Shown in FIGS. 6 and 13, in addition to previously indicated referencenumbers, may illustrate views internal to the module bay assemblage 138which illustrates a female data/power connection 152. The guides 110 andthe guide slots 144 aid in aligning a male data/power connection 154,located to the back of the modules 104, with the female data/powerconnection 152, located to the back of the module bay assemblage 138,such that a connection for data and power to a modules 104 may beproperly aligned and connected. FIG. 13 is useful in illustrating that awide variety of connection wires 156 are contemplated. In someembodiments, the female data/power connection 152 and the maledata/power connection 154 may be that of conventional Universal SerialBus Type-C connectors (USB-C) but may be contemplated to function with awide variety of other types of connectors such as USB Type-A, USB 2.0,USB 3.0, USB Mini A, USB Mini B, 4 pin Micro USB, digital opticalToslink cables, VGA cables, DVI ports, HDMI ports, data cables, Firewireconnectors, eSATA cable, or other networking and/or other types of dataand power cables not explicitly mentioned herein as is shown in FIG. 13.Importantly, while a female data/power connection 152 and a maledata/power connection 154 may be illustrated, generally speaking,because the orientation of the male and female end is irrelevant, bothmay be referred to as a data connection point 153 (for example, as seenin FIG. 16). Moreover, because of the nature of modern electronics, thenode power connection point 167 and the data connection point 153 mayuse the same terminal, thus the same component may be capable of morethan one functionality.

Turning now to FIG. 7, in addition to previously indicated referencenumbers, illustrates a wiring schematic for the connection wires 156. Itshould be understood that this is only one particular embodiment of thewiring schematic for the connection wires 156 and that other layouts arecontemplated. Each bay 102 is contemplated to have its own individualfemale data/power connection 152 port located to the back of the modulebay assemblage 138. The specific location of the female data/powerconnection 152 may be in any particular location; however, in preferredembodiments the female data/power connection 152 will be positioned suchthat the male data/power connection 154 can make easy connection 100% ofthe time that the modules 104 are inserted into the bays 102.

Further illustrated in FIG. 7 is controller 118 illustrated on one sideof the module bay assemblage 138. It is contemplated that the controller118 may occupy less that one full bay 102 in some embodiments. For easeof understanding the controller 118 is illustrated as occupying a fullbay 102. The controller 118 is illustrated as being connected to anEthernet port 140 and a power connection point 142, either of which maybe capable of providing power and data, for example, the Ethernet port140 may be powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) means. However, itshould be noted that the controller 118 may be powered for operationeither by battery power or by hard wired power, and may further transmitdata by existing Wi-Fi repeater technology, or other means previouslydiscussed. Thus the controller 118 may not require a physical connectionto an Ethernet or power cord to operate within the scope of the intendeddesign.

FIGS. 8 and 9, in addition to previously indicated reference numbers,illustrate how the modules 104 may be inserted and locked into anoperative position within the module bay assemblage 138. Shown is theretention clip 146 being guided into a retention slot 158. The retentionslot 158 may retain and hold the modules 104 in place by way of biasedcompression forces from the retention clip 146. As is illustrated, theretention clip 146 essentially comprises one lateral flange which isoutwardly biased which mates with the retention slot 158 such that theretention clip 146, and therefore the modules 104, cannot back out, fallout, or disconnect. Additionally, well-illustrated are the connection ofthe female data/power connection 152 and the male data/power connection154. FIG. 8 shows the connection of the female data/power connection 152and the male data/power connection 154 immediately prior to completeconnection, which is shown in FIG. 9. Accordingly, FIG. 9 does not showthe male data/power connection 154 due to it being obscured via aconnection with the female data/power connection 152.

Turning now to FIGS. 10 and 11, in addition to previously indicatedreference numbers, each may represent a non-limiting embodiment whereinthe modular network communication system 100 is placed onto the surfaceof a wall and is not necessarily installed congruent with a pre-existingHVAC register. Moreover, an industry-standard register 300 isillustrated in FIG. 10; however, it may be noted that the exact locationof the industry-standard register 300 is relatively inconvenient forthis particular living quarter configuration. FIG. 10 therefore wellillustrates the wide-ranging modularity of the modular networkcommunication system 100 and how it may incorporate into a wide varietyof existing living quarters, commercial space, and other occupiable andhabitable spaces. In the case of FIG. 17, both the modular networkcommunication system 100 is shown, also the use of a single modules 104is shown, and the use of a modules 104 in a group is shown. As has beenstated herein, the modules 104 may be used singularly or may be used ina grouping, and in either case, may operate without the use of a modulebay assemblage 138 or mountable hub 124. As is seen in FIG. 17, modules104 may function as a light switch or a power outlet. This may,therefore, be an exemplary illustration of the contemplated uses. Themodules 104 may be fully capable of complete functionality without anyadditional hardware. Further, a single modules 104 may also be used intandem with a single bays 102 as is seen.

Both FIGS. 10 and 17 may highlight another configuration contemplatedwherein a more permanent installation is sought. The modular networkcommunication system 100 may be installed into a wall as opposed to onthe surface of a wall. Yet another configuration would be installed ontothe surface of a wall which is adjacent to an industry-standard register300. Yet another configuration would be that of installation into awall, permanently, and adjacent to an industry-standard register 300.Additionally, each of the aforementioned configurations in whichinstallation is adjacent to an industry-standard register 300 may belikewise achieved through the use of the kit 200 wherein the industrystandard register 300 is replaced with a register 106 as illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 4. Such replacement may provide for a higher quality finishto the interior space as may be needed by an end-user.

Turning now to FIG. 14, shown may be the internal components of anygiven modules 104 for use either alone or in conjunction with themodular network communication system 100. The modules 104 may bedesigned such that each modules 104 may be considered a blank templateby which downstream manufacturers may then insert various hardware andsoftware. Accordingly, the modules 104, and the modular networkcommunication system 100, may be considered fully modifiable to fit anyother application which may be deemed necessary by an end-user or amanufacturer. It is therefore one intent of this application to describea system in which may be fully compatible with any item which may fallinto the category of a network connectible device, and/or any devicefalling into the category of internet of things (an IoT device). Inachieving this system, the modules 104 may be specifically designed foruse by a wide array of supported downstream functionality 162 by way ofintegrated second processing circuitry 160 located under a secondcircuitry housing 161. The second processing circuitry 160 may becapable of handling a broad array of communication protocols 121. Theuse of one or more than one support brackets 164 may be employed by saidsupported downstream functionality 162 manufactures. The supportbrackets 164 may be used to hold a wide variety of potential add-ons, byway of example only, additional electronics, sensory equipment,housings, biometric sensors, heat sensors, and any other equipmentdeemed necessary to make the modules 104 usable by supported downstreamfunctionality 162 manufacturers.

It should be noted and indicated that while the modular networkcommunication system 100 may be operable as a complete multi-bay andmodular unit which may house a multiplicity of modules 104, a singlemodules 104 may still be completely functional as a single modules 104.This may be achieved by including a wireless communication chip 166 withthe modules 104. Said wireless communication chip 166 may be located atany location convenient for manufacturing but is illustrated as beinglocated internally to the second circuitry housing 161. The wirelesscommunication chip 166 may be compatible with any computer system. Thewireless communication chip 166 may be an integrated circuit and mayemploy, by way of example only, radio frequency (RF), microwave, 2.4GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, 60 GHz, or any other wireless communicationsfrequencies or data transmission applications. Additionally, thewireless communication chip 166 may be used in fixed broadband wirelessaccess networks that use point-to-multipoint architecture. Said wirelesscommunication chip 166 chips may be based on the IEEE 802 familyprotocols, which may include, for example only, any of the 802.11 typestandards or amendments. The wireless communication chip 166 may furtheroperate on either a local area network or may be connected tointernet-based applications. The wireless communication chip 166 may beconfigured for any type of wireless communication, including but notlimited to; Wi-Fi (WLAN), Bluetooth, broadcast radio, radar, satellitecommunications (GPS), RFID, Infrared, RF, GSM, radiofrequency, CDMA, allmobile communication systems, or any other presently unnamed mode or anyunforeseen future wireless communication modes.

FIGS. 15 and 16 may be illustrative of various additional embodimentsfor connection modes of any given modules 104 to any given mountable hub124 or module bay assemblage 138. As illustrated, the male data/powerconnection 154 is associated with the modules 104, and the femaledata/power connection 152 is associated with the mountable hub 124;however, it should be indicated herein that this may also be in thereverse with the male data/power connection 154 being associated withthe mountable hub 124 and the female data/power connection 152associated with the modules 104.

Having disclosed the structure of the preferred embodiments, it is nowpossible to describe its function, operation, and use. As noted, themodular network communication system 100 may be fully integrated withmultiple existing HVAC industry standard register 300 locations and maybe further considered an assembly capable of retrofitting or installingin new construction. Such modular network communication system 100 mayfurther represent a multi-function centralized data hub that may beelected to integrate with existing HVAC register locations. The modularnetwork communication system 100 may be equipped with the ability tosend, receive, aggregate, and process data; store and disseminateprograms, instructions, or a series of instructions. The modular networkcommunication system 100 may provide enhanced functionality forinterconnected business, industrial, and/or home structures, or anyother structures occupiable by occupants, without the negative impact ofmultiple independent devices.

This modular network communication system 100 may further be defined asa Multi-Function centralized data hub that may be elected to beinstalled adjacent to an existing industry standard register 300 orinstalled with a kit 200 therein replacing the industry-standardregister 300. Further, the register 106 may be comprised of a commonregister housing modified for use in the kit 200, or a register housingthat is custom produced for the end user's functional geometricrequirements. Moreover, the modular network communication system 100 maybe configured to both control the flow of heated or conditioned air viacommunication with a previously installed smart thermostat (not shown).Further, the modular network communication system 100 may incorporateadditional space allocated among one or more bays 102 throughout for theaddition of multi-purpose, geometrically customizable and configurable,and programmable devices further defined herein as the modules 104.Moreover, said bays 102 may be in greater or lesser number thanillustrated through the various figures, and modules 104 may occupy awhole bay 102, or any fraction of a bay 102 therein. Such modules 104may be designed to add mechanical, analog, and digital functionality,interconnected via a controller 118. The controller 118 may further bedefined as a centralized digital and electrical processor providing bothdata and power connection to each module 104 affixed thereon. Controller118 may be fully programmable to suit an end-users desiredfunctionality. Controller 118 may further contain the first processingcircuitry 119 and may additionally control any optional user experienceor user interface for the control of the modular network communicationsystem 100 or modules 104. Moreover, the first processing circuitry 119may be fully capable of using a broad array of programmed communicationprotocol 121.

The body of the modular network communication system 100 may be designedto allow easy installation in all areas where HVAC registers arecurrently utilized. Moreover, the modular network communication system100 may be configured to match the multitude of sizes currently beingutilized, including but not limited to placement in both newconstruction as well as ease of retrofit at an existing location. It maybe constructed so as to maximize the usable space for the installationof module 104, along with the ability to add, delete or change modules104 at will, with the controller 118 providing connectivity to anymodule 104 that is utilized while minimizing disturbance to airflow. Asthere are a plurality of HVAC register styles on the market, thelocation each individual component may be optimized for the specificstyle of the HVAC register so-as to ensure the greatest functionality ofeach individual component, and the several embodiments overall.

The controller 118 may provide a single point of communication and powerbetween the modules 104 of the module bay assemblage 138, and allmodules 104 affixed thereto, with the ability to send, receive,aggregate, and process data, and to any location throughout afoundational structure whether industrial, governmental, commercial,residential or any other installation location, further including theability to interconnect between controller 118 and module 104 via wired,wireless, or any other means. The controller 118 contains functionalityto provide for a module 104 and/or a plurality of modules 104, tooperate as-according to a program, instruction, or series ofinstructions without the requirement of connecting to any other deviceon a given network, based on a given input, program, instruction and/orseries of instructions. Moreover, said foundational structure may bedefined as any structure which is constructed upon a foundation andbeing permanently affixed therein. Said foundational structure mayfurther be defined as any structure, mobile or permanently affixed, butwhich may derive power from a source which has originated from otherthan, or as a function of, the operation of the structure, to theexclusion of electrically powered vehicles. Such power originatingsources may include, but are not limited to, any AC or DC source, solar,wind, hydroelectric, or generators. Said foundational structure may havethe modular network communication system 100 and said modular networkcommunication system may be configured to support networkcommunications. However, the modular network communication system 100may be additionally designed for the integration of communications withan IoT (not shown) and being configured for installation into the saidfoundational structure.

Certain embodiments to the present disclosure include, but are notlimited to a modular network communication system 100 comprised ofmetallic, plastic, or other durable materials, or a combination thereof.The modules 104 may be prefabricated with housings constructed of a widerange of plastics which may be molded, a wide range of metals which maybe cast, printed, or made of machine reduction technique, or made of acombination of metals and plastics. The modules 104 may be of any shapeand size provided that the functional limitations required of any onemodule 104 are maintained. Additionally, modules 104 may be configuredto take any form factor deemed necessary to achieve the necessarysupported downstream functionality 162, by way of example only and notlimiting, modules 104 may take the form factor of a ceiling fan, a smartwindow shade, smart pet doors, or any IoT device. To further the exampleonly, a modules 104 may utilize any type of light fixture connector,whether screw base, bi-pin base, twist and lock base, pin base, or anyother type of specality base. Additionally, modules 104 may be designedto operate off of any power source, ranging from 85 volts to 480 volts,AC power, DC power, or any yet to be identified type of electrical powerand may utilize power from any source, whether based on fossel fuels,hydroelectric, solar, wind, nuclear (fusion or fission), or any othersource not explicitly detailed herein.

Modules 104 and the variety of disclosed embodiments of modules 104therein may include functions directed to electrical, electronic,mechanical, optical, thermal, audio, visual, tactile, aromatic,metering, and/or data collection, transmittal, and/or receptioncapabilities. Such capabilities may include current technology and awide array of pending emerging technologies. The controller 118 mayoffer the ability to provide power to, and to send, receive, aggregate,and process data to and from each of the modules 104, and to and fromany other modules 104, including another controller 118 as related toanother modular network communication system 100 in a given system. Themodules 104 may communicate either via wire, wirelessly, or by any othermeans thereby enabling the capability of a modular network communicationsystem 100. The controller 118 may be equipped with the ability to storeand disseminate programs, instructions, or a series of instructions toeach of the modules 104 with independent connectivity to any otherdevice so likewise compatible and understood by those skilled in theart.

The modular network communication system 100 and kit 200 thereof mayfunction by installation in a place of traditional industry-standardregister 300, during new construction as a full kit 200, or in the caseof installing the modular network communication system 100 only, mayfunction in addition to traditional industry-standard register 300. Kit200 is contemplated to function as a replacement for industry standardregister 300, and portions of the kit 200 may subsequently be connectedto receive power as well as the ability to transmit and receive dataeither via wire, wireless, or by other means, to a network which mayinclude other controllers 118 and modules 104, and other devices whichmay be associated with modular network communication system 100. Themodular network communication system 100 may be located at multiplepoints throughout a structure. These other modular network communicationsystem 100 in turn, may have the ability to transmit power and/ortransmit and/or receive data to or from any other controller 118, orother devices which may cause data aggregation for additional processingand output, and to carry out functions as may be required by a user,including but not limited to electrical or program changes to or from amodule 104, or the controller 118, or another component. Power for anygiven module 104 may also be derived from a connection to the controller118 of the modular network communication system 100. As the system ismodular by design, a plurality of devices may be used in anyconfiguration that the user desires, and is interchangeable to adapt tochanging needs of the user or additional functionality provided byemerging device technology.

Methods of installation include configurations wherein a location isselected, the location is determined whether the permanent or temporaryinstallation is to proceed. The following steps will apply whetherinstallation occurs adjacent to a register or not adjacent. Thesubstantial difference will be a lack of consideration for the removalof an industry-standard register 300 or the use of a kit 200. Where alocation is selected which is not adjacent to a register, commonly usedfasteners may be used to secure the mountable hub 124 to the wallinitially, examples include but are not limited to sheetrock anchors.After mounting the mountable hub 124, insertion of the module bayassemblage 138 may occur then the filling of the bays 102 with modules104 may proceed after all relevant power and or data connections aremade if not powered by a battery. Alternatively, removal of a portion ofthe wall is contemplated for permanent installation as described below.

If temporary, it is then determined if kit 200 is to be used or if theinstallation is to occur adjacent to industry-standard register 300. Ifkit 200 is used, then industry-standard register 300 is removed andreplaced with register 106. The mountable hub 124 placed to the locationsuch that the mounting apertures 128 are aligned with register fasteneraperture 134 and register fasteners 112 may thus be inserted throughrespective apertures for secure mounting. If no kit 200 is used, thenthe mountable hub 124 is brought near to align mounting apertures 128 asnear as possible with industry-standard register 300 apertures, and useof self-tapping and/or self-threading screws may be utilized. It iscontemplated that a mounting template made of paper or other materialmay or may not be used to locate mounting apertures 128 before mounting.In either case of installation, with or without a kit 200, after themountable hub 124 is mounted, the module bay assemblage 138 is theninserted into the mountable hub 124. The bays 102 may then be filledwith respective modules 104 as is so selected, the connections made tothe Ethernet port 140 and/or power connection point 142 via either thefirst port 130 or second port 131 or connected by wireless meanspreviously described.

If permanent installation is contemplated, then the same assessmentoccurs of initially determining if a kit 200 is to be employed. If kit200 is or is not used, the permanent installation will result in themodular network communication system 100 being installed internally tothe wall as opposed to on the wall. The wall section will be firstremoved. The mountable hub 124 will be placed into the wall void andsecured into place by either securing to the internal structure of thewall or by other commonly used means. Prior to returning the register106 or industry-standard register 300, the user may then insert themodule bay assemblage 138 into the insert chamber 132 of the mountablehub 124. All cables for all connections to the Ethernet port 140 and/orpower connection point 142 may be made through either the first port 130or second port 131 with additional contemplations directed toconnections made to the rear of the controller 118 or connected bywireless means previously described. The register 106 may then be placedover top, or the industry-standard register 300 may be returned. Thebays 102 may then be filled with respective modules 104 as selected byan end-user.

A user of a modules 104 or of a modular network communication system 100may contemplate installing the modular network communication system 100or modules 104 during new construction or may retro-fit old constructionto incorporate said modules 104 or modular network communication system100. Accordingly, a user of a modules 104 or of a modular networkcommunication system 100 may replace all wall outlets providing powerwith modules 104 and bays 102. Doing so may permit a user of modules 104or of the modular network communication system 100 to swap out a lightswitch for a power outlet, or vice versa. Or, a user of modules 104 ormodular network communication system 100 may replace the location of apower outlet with any type of modules 104, and because the modules 104may be of any configuration desired by supported downstreamfunctionality 162, the user may place any device desired into thatposition. Such modularity inherent in the design of modules 104 andmodular network communication system 100 would enable a user to place amodules 104 that is configured to function as a light at one location ofa structure and place a switch at an opposite side of said structurewithout the need to run electrical lines between the light and theswitch.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 17, herein described may be a modular networkcommunication system 100 for a foundational structure that may comprisethe foundational structure. Said structure may have the networkcommunication system 100. The network communication system 100 may beconfigured to support a broad array of network-related communications ofthe foundational structure. The foundational structure's modular networkcommunication system 100 may have a controller 118 unit, a powerconnection point 142, a communication protocol, and an optional userinterface supporting a user experience, and a one or more than onenetwork node 104. The controller 118 unit may have a first processingcircuitry 119 and may be configured to utilize the communicationprotocol 121 for controlling the foundational structure's modularnetwork communication system 100 and may be further configured tocommunicate with at least one, but also more than one network node 104and at least one, but also more than one network-connected device 500which may or may not be connected to the internet. The user interfacesupporting a user experience may be separately installed by downstreammanufactures when the said manufacturers are installing the supporteddownstream functionality 162 or may be installed into the controller 118first processing circuitry 119.

Still referring to FIGS. 1 to 17, the one or more than one network node104 may be configured to communicate with the controller 118 unit andmay have a second processing circuitry 160. The second processingcircuitry 160 may be configured to additionally utilize thecommunication protocol 121 to send and receive data from the controller118 unit and may be further configured to support the modular networkcommunication system 100 from any a localized point of the foundationalstructure. The term “any localized point” may refer herein to alocation, selected by an installer, of a foundational structure. Saidlocation may be any point of the foundational structure whereininstallation is feasible, by way of example, a module 104 may beinstalled to the exterior portion of the roofing of the structure andconfigured as a weather monitor, or a module 104 may be installed to thesubflooring of the foundational structure and configured to detectleaks/moisture. The one or more than one network node 104 may also befurther configured to communicate with the one or more than onenetwork-connected device 500. The node 104 may further have a nodehousing 105 or a module housing 105. Node housing 105 and module housing105 may be used interchangeably herein. The node housing 105 may alsohave a node power connection point 167 for the supply of power and adata communication connection 153 for the sending and receiving ofinformation. The node power connection point 167 and the data connectionpoint 153 may share the same physical architecture due to the nature ofmodern electronics or may share separate architecture depending on theneeds of an end consumer or manufacturer. Further, the node housing 105may be configured for installation at any localized point of thefoundational structure. The controller 118 may be housed by a controllerunit housing 117. The controller unit housing 117 may further have thepower connection point 142 configured to connect to a power source, thedata communication connection 153 for the sending and receiving ofinformation. The controller unit housing 117 may be configured forinstallation at any localized point of the foundational structure.

Additionally, and still referring to FIGS. 1 to 17, herein furtherdescribed may be a modular network communication system 100 which maycomprise the modular network communication system 100. The modularnetwork communication system 100 may be configured for the integrationof communications with one or more than one a network-connected device500 and may be further configured for installation into a foundationalstructure. The modular network communication system 100 may further havea controller unit 118, a power connection point 142, a communicationprotocol 121, a one or more than one network node 104, and firstprocessing circuitry 119. The first processing circuitry 119 may beconfigured to utilize the communication protocol 121 for controlling theflow of information on the modular network communication system 100 andmay be configured to additionally communicate with the one or more thanone network node 104 and the one or more than one network-connecteddevice 500. The one or more than one network node 104 may be configuredto communicate with the controller 118 unit and may further have asecond processing circuitry 161. The second processing circuitry 161 maybe configured to utilize the communication protocol 121 to send andreceive data from the controller 118 unit and may be further configuredto support the modular network communication system 100 from any alocalized point of the foundational structure.

Additionally, and still referring to FIGS. 1 to 17, the one or more thanone network node 104 may be further configured to communicate with theone or more than one network-connected device 500. The nodes 104 mayrequire a node housing 105, the node housing 105 may support a nodepower connection point 167 and may be configured to connect to the nodepower connection point 167, and a data communication point 153 for thesending and receiving of information. The node housing 105 may beconfigured for installation into a node bay 102, the bay 102 configuredfor installation at any localized point of the foundational structure.The modular network communication system 100 may further have acontroller unit housing 117. The controller unit housing 117 may havethe power connection point 142 and may be configured to connect to anypower supply. The controller unit housing 117 may further support thedata connection point 153 for the sending and receiving of information.The controller unit housing 117 may be configured for installation atany localized point of the foundational structure.

Additionally, and still referring to FIGS. 1 to 17, herein furtherdescribed may be a modular network communication system 100 which maycomprise a module bay assemblage 137 which may have a one or more thanone module bay 102, a controller 118, a power connection point 142, anda data connection point 153. The one or more than one module bay 102 isconfigured to reversibly receive a module 104. The bay 102 may haveguides 110 which may aid in the proper alignment of the modules 104during removal or replacement of module 104. The controller 118 may havea first processing circuitry 119. The first processing circuitry 119 maybe configured to utilize a communication protocol 121 for controllingthe flow of information and further may be configured to communicatewith the one or more than one module 104 and a one or more than onenetwork-connected device 500. The module 104 may have a module powerconnection point 167, and second processing circuitry 160. The secondprocessing circuitry 160 may be configured for a supported downstreamfunctionality 162 by one or more than one manufacture. The supporteddownstream functionality 162 therein may define the ultimatefunctionality of the network module.

Additionally, and still referring to FIGS. 1 to 17, the communicationprotocol 121 may be further controlled, augmented, and modified by amachine-learning algorithm to enhance user enjoyment. Further, said userenjoyment may also be enhanced by the inclusion of a user experience andinterface system. The user experience and interface system may allow auser to notify the modular network communication system of the specificlocation of the one or more than one module of the foundationalstructure. Said user experience and interface system may be incorporatedinto the first processing circuitry 119 and/or the second processingcircuitry 160.

While embodiments of the disclosure have been illustrated and described,it is not intended that these embodiments illustrate and describe allpossible forms of the disclosure herein. Rather, the words used in thespecification are words of description rather than limitation, and it isunderstood that various changes may be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the several embodiments.

Accordingly, it is not intended that the disclosure be limited except bythe appended claims. Insofar as the description above and theaccompanying drawings disclose any additional subject matter that is notwithin the scope of the claims below, these several embodiments are notdedicated to the public and the right to file one or more applicationsto claim such additional embodiments is reserved.

What is claimed is:
 1. A modular network communication system of afoundational structure, comprising: a foundational structure having anetwork communication system, said network communication systemconfigured for supporting a network communications of the foundationalstructure; the network communication system having a controller, acommunication protocol, and a one or more than one network node; thecontroller having a first processing circuitry, a wireless communicationchip, and a controller housing, the controller housing having a powerconnection point and a connection wires, said connection wiresconfigured for the sending and receiving of power and data; the one ormore than one network node having a node housing, the node housinghaving a second processing circuitry, a node wireless communicationchip, a data connection point, and a node power connection point; and abay, said bay being configured to reversibly engage the node housing;wherein the power connection point is configured to connect to a powersource and the data connection point is configured for the sending andreceiving of information on the network communication system.
 2. Themodular network communication system of a foundational structure ofclaim 1, wherein the first processing circuitry is configured forcommunication with the one or more than one network node and a networkconnected device, and the second processing circuitry is configured forcommunication with the controller and the network connected device. 3.The modular network communication system of a foundational structure ofclaim 2, wherein the one or more than one network connected device is aninternet of things device.
 4. The modular network communication systemof a foundational structure of claim 2, wherein the first processingcircuitry and the second processing circuitry utilize the communicationprotocol to control the network communications between the controller,the one or more than one network node, and the network connected device.5. The modular network communication system of a foundational structureof claim 1, wherein the first processing circuitry and the secondprocessing circuitry are configured to support the network communicationsystem from any a localized point of the foundational structure.
 6. Themodular network communication system of a foundational structure ofclaim 1, wherein the node housing has a support bracket, said supportbracket being configured for use by the one or more than one manufacturewhen installing the supported downstream functionality, said supporteddownstream functionality therein defining an ultimate functionality ofthe network module.
 7. The modular network communication system of afoundational structure of claim 6, wherein the node housing has a modulecover, the module cover having retention clips configured for thereversible retention of the module cover onto the node housing, andguides, said guides configured for the alignment of the data connectionpoint of the network node with the data connection point of the bay, andsaid module cover including a lock.
 8. The modular network communicationsystem of a foundational structure of claim 1, wherein the communicationprotocol is further controlled, augmented, and modified by a machinelearning algorithm.
 9. The modular network communication system of afoundational structure of claim 1, wherein the first processingcircuitry and the second processing circuitry utilize a user experienceand interface system, said user experience and interface system allowinga user to notify the modular network communication system of thespecific location of the one or more than one module of the foundationalstructure.
 10. A network communication system configured for afoundational structure, comprising: a modular network communicationsystem configured for an integration of communications with one or morethan one an network connected device and being further configured forinstallation into a foundational structure; the network communicationsystem further having a controller, a power connection point, acommunication protocol, and a one or more than one network node, thecontroller having a first processing circuitry, a wireless communicationchip, and a controller housing, the controller housing having a powerconnection point and a connection wires, said connection wiresconfigured for the sending and receiving of power and data; the one ormore than one network node having a node housing, the node housinghaving a second processing circuitry, a node wireless communicationchip, a data connection point, and a node power connection point; and abay, said bay being configured to reversibly engage the node housing;wherein the power connection point is configured to connect to a powersource and the data connection point is configured for the sending andreceiving of information on the network communication system.
 11. Themodular network communication system of a foundational structure ofclaim 10, wherein the first processing circuitry is configured forcommunication with the one or more than one network node and a networkconnected device, and the second processing circuitry is configured forcommunication with the controller and the network connected device. 12.The modular network communication system of a foundational structure ofclaim 11, wherein the one or more than one network connected device isan internet of things device.
 13. The modular network communicationsystem of a foundational structure of claim 11, wherein the firstprocessing circuitry and the second processing circuitry utilize thecommunication protocol to control the network communications between thecontroller, the one or more than one network node, and the networkconnected device.
 14. The modular network communication system of afoundational structure of claim 10, wherein the first processingcircuitry and the second processing circuitry are configured to supportthe network communication system from any a localized point of thefoundational structure.
 15. The modular network communication system ofa foundational structure of claim 10, wherein the node housing and bayare configured for installation at any the localized point of thefoundational structure.
 16. The modular network communication system ofa foundational structure of claim 10, wherein the controller housing isconfigured for installation at any the localized point of thefoundational structure.
 17. The modular network communication system ofa foundational structure of claim 10, wherein the node housing has asupport bracket, said support bracket being configured for use by theone or more than one manufacture when installing the supporteddownstream functionality, said supported downstream functionalitytherein defining an ultimate functionality of the network module. 18.The modular network communication system of a foundational structure ofclaim 17, wherein the node housing has a module cover, the module coverhaving retention clips configured for the reversible retention of themodule cover onto the node housing, and guides, said guides configuredfor the alignment of the data connection point of the network node withthe data connection point of the bay and said module cover including alock.
 19. The modular network communication system of a foundationalstructure of claim 10, wherein the communication protocol is furthercontrolled, augmented, and modified by a machine learning algorithm. 20.The modular network communication system of a foundational structure ofclaim 10, wherein the first processing circuitry and the secondprocessing circuitry utilize a user experience and interface system,said user experience and interface system allowing a user to notify themodular network communication system of the specific location of the oneor more than one module of the foundational structure.
 21. A modularnetwork communication system comprising; a module bay assemblage havinga one or more than one module bay, a controller, a power connectionpoint, and a connection wires; the one or more than one module bay beingconfigured to reversibly receive a module; the controller having acontroller housing and a first processing circuitry; and the modulehaving a module power connection point, a data connection point, and asecond processing circuitry.
 22. The modular network communicationsystem of claim 21, wherein the module bay assemblage is configured forinstallation at any the localized point of a foundational structure. 23.The modular network communication system of claim 21, wherein the secondprocessing circuitry is configured for a supported downstreamfunctionality by a one or more than one manufacture, the supporteddownstream functionality therein defining an ultimate functionality ofthe network module.
 24. The modular network communication system ofclaim 21, wherein the first processing circuitry is configured toutilize a communication protocol for controlling an information flow andbeing further configured to communicate with the one or more than onemodule and a one or more than one network connected device.
 25. Themodular network communication system of claim 21, wherein the secondprocessing circuitry is configured to utilize a communication protocolfor controlling an information flow and being further configured tocommunicate with the controller and a one or more than one networkconnected device.
 26. The modular network communication system of claim21, wherein said node housing has a guides, said guides configured forthe alignment of the data connection point of the module with the dataconnection point of the bay.
 27. The modular network communicationsystem of claim 21, wherein the communication protocol is furthercontrolled, augmented, and modified by a machine learning algorithm. 28.The modular network communication system of claim 21, wherein the firstprocessing circuitry and the second processing circuitry utilize a userexperience and interface system, said user experience and interfacesystem allowing a user to notify the modular network communicationsystem of the specific location of any one the module of thefoundational structure.
 29. A node for the support of a networkcommunication system comprising: a node having a node housing and asecond processing housing, a data connection point, and a node powerconnection point, said second processing housing having a secondprocessing circuitry and a node wireless communication chip; the nodebeing configured for the reversible insertion into a bay, said bay beingconfigured for installation at any the localized point of a foundationalstructure.
 30. The node for the support of a network communicationsystem of claim 29, wherein second processing circuitry is configuredfor a supported downstream functionality by a one or more than onemanufacture, a supported downstream functionality therein defining anultimate functionality of the network module.
 31. The node for thesupport of a network communication system of claim 29, wherein thesecond processing circuitry utilizes a user experience and interfacesystem, said user experience and interface system allowing a user toelectronically interface with the node and instruct the node about thesupport downstream functionality and the specific location of the nodein a foundational structure.
 32. The node for the support of a networkcommunication system of claim 29, wherein the communication protocol isfurther controlled, augmented, and modified by a machine learningalgorithm.
 33. The node for the support of a network communicationsystem of claim 29, wherein node housing has a guides, said guidesconfigured for the alignment of the data connection point of the nodehousing with the data connection point of the bay.